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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,943.39, 12,342.50 and 4,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,943.39, 12,342.50 and 4,964.94 is: 6,851.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,943.39 : 12,342.50 = 4,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,943.39/12,342.50 = 4,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,943.39x = 12,342.50 × 4,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,943.39x = 61,279,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,279,747.13/8,943.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.96

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